held dear
Example Sentences
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He drew shapes that contain and express something sacred, eternal, venues for values he held dear.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
But the roustabout Hal’s dawning maturity costs him the companion he once held dear.
From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2024
The holiday may be getting more modern, but millennia-old traditions are still held dear in China and other countries.
From National Geographic • Feb. 5, 2024
Mann showed off the dream catcher she took up with her, a childhood gift from her mother that she’s always held dear.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2022
She couldn’t believe that just a few days ago the Earth Mother had awoken and almost destroyed everything Piper held dear.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
